International Accreditation Agency for Online Universities

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International Accreditation Agency for Online Universities, IAAOU, is a self-styled "accreditation" board that has no status with the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation(CHEA).[1]. Without USDE and CHEA recognition, such "accreditations" are essentially meaningless.[2]

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has indicated that Rochville University, Belford University, and the agencies from which they claim accreditation "appear to be operated by the same people."[3]

[edit] Schools accredited by IAAOU

• Ashwood University
• Belford University (not to be confused with the University of Bedford which is linked to University Degree Program)
• Rochville University
• West Clayton University Humble Texas

[edit] See also

• Accreditation mill
• Diploma mill
• List of unaccredited institutions of higher learning
• List of unrecognized accreditation associations of higher learning

[edit] Sources

• International Accreditation Agency for Online Universities Official
• Credential Watch Lists ACCTS as suspect agency.
• State of Michigan Cites ACCTS as unapproved.
• State of Oregon Cites ACCTS as unapproved.